How to combat modern slavery…. Ted talks Kevin Bales:Key words: slavery, economic, destitute, vulnerable, commodity, liberation, economic autonomy,Sustainable freedom, heredity slavery

Listen to the talk and answer the following questions:

1. What made this man sit up and listen about modern day slavery?A leaflet in London that he saw in the 1990’s.

2. What are ‘slave based businesses’? What are the benefits?Businesses that are using slaves as they are cheap.

2. What are modern day slaves?

Modern day slaves are people who get tricked into illegal work and are abused by being forced to work against their will.

3. Where is modern day slavery happening?

Everywhere except Iceland and Greenland.

5. How many people were there in slavery during 2010?

27 million people.

6. What are some of the reasons behind modern day slavery?

To make a profit, the increase of the number of people, the increase of vulnerability and corruption in enforcement.

7. What is the average price of a slave today?

$90

8. Where are slaves: More expensive? North America Less expensive? Nepal and India Why do you think this?Because Nepal and India has more poor people.

9. How can we combat modern day slavery?By investing money into the welfare of these destitute people and enforcing law

10. What is liberation?Freedom and a sustainable future for slaves to work legally and earn a living.

11. How much does it cost to free slavery?$10.8 billion

Are you willing to live in a world with slavery? Why/Why not?No, as this is a violation to human rights.

Summarise the key points…

MODERN SLAVERY CHILDREN FACTORIES